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Getting Your Jumpers to Peak at the Right Time with Brad Hackett by...

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The course "Getting Your Jumpers to Peak at the Right Time" by Coach Brad Hackett is a crucial resource for coaches and athletes aiming to optimize performance in the jumping events of track and field. Coach Hackett dives deep into the science and strategies of ensuring that jumpers peak at the most important moments of the competition, especially during championship events. He highlights the significance of periodization, training adjustments, and mental preparation, guiding coaches on how to craft a training plan that maximizes an athlete’s ability to perform under pressure. This course emphasizes not just the physical aspects of jumping, but the importance of keeping athletes mentally fresh and strategically prepared for peak performance.

Syllabus

  • The Importance of Peaking at the Right Time in Training
  • Phases of the Track Season: From Conditioning to Peak Performance
  • Optimizing Weight Room Workouts
  • Quantifying Plyometrics
  • Rethinking Speed Work for Jumpers and Sprinters
  • Using Banana Hurdles for Sprinting Focus
  • In and Out Sprint Training & Breathing Techniques
  • Tapering for Peak Performance: Final Week Adjustments
  • Managing Diverse Training Needs for Triple Jumpers and Runners
  • Balancing Triple Jump, Long Jump, and High Jump Training
  • Managing Recovery Between Multiple Events

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